On this one, I am not a traditionalist – this green bean casserole tops the expected dish
Dec 23, 2011 Uncategorized
I know I’m a weirdo, but I hate the traditional Green Bean Casserole. It’s mushy and salty and you can’t even taste the green beans. But, that’s just me.
The family loves the casserole so I make it, but for me, I prefer roasted green beans so I look for recipes that make those fiber-licious beans shine.
I found a recipe while surfing the web recently that satisfied my craving for crunchy beans and a crispy topping that beats any mix of canned ingredients by a long shot.
I tweaked it a little bit using walnuts instead of almonds for even more crunch. I added extra garlic for a little more zing. You could probably use orange juice and orange zest, instead of the lemon, but I think my version highlights the natural good taste of the green beans.
See what works for you.
Roasted Green Bean and Walnut Casserole
1 pound of green beans, stems trimmed
6 cloves of garlic, diced
3 tablespoons of olive oil
2 teaspoons of lemon juice
Salt and pepper (lemon pepper, if you have it)
1 teaspoon of grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon of fresh thyme
1/4 cup of walnuts toasted and chopped
- Preheat the oven to 425ยบ.
- Toss together the green beans, a tablespoon of the oil, the garlic, the salt and the pepper in a roasting pan.
- Roast it all up until the beans are tender and light golden brown.
- Remove the pan from the oven and stir in the remaining oil, the lemon zest, the lemon juice, the thyme and the toasted walnuts.
- Transfer everything to a serving dish and garnish it all with some more nuts and a twist of lemon.
Vegan
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Panforte Margherita from Siena
Nov 28, 2011 Bread Bakeries
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In the middle ages, apothecaries sold medicinal herbs and spices. Over time, those products worked their way into recipes for local specialties, such as panforte, the famous strong bread of Siena. With its highly nutritious and restorative properties, this regional confection is said to have sustained the Crusaders.
This chewy and dense concoction of almonds, hazelnuts, pine nuts and candied citrus peel is flavored with honey, cloves, coriander and cinnamon. The most delicate and refined version of panforte, called Torta Margherita, was developed in honor of Queen Margherita. This version is traditionally served in thin slices for dessert along with a glass of vin santo, a Tuscan dessert wine. But it can also be eaten in chunks for breakfast or as an afternoon pick-me-up.
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Panforte Nero from Siena 100 g.
Nov 13, 2011 Bread Bakeries
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In the middle ages, apothecaries sold medicinal herbs and spices. Over time, those products worked their way into recipes for local specialties, such as panforte, the famous strong bread of Siena. With its highly nutritious and restorative properties, this regional confection is said to have sustained the Crusaders.
This chewy and dense concoction of almonds, hazelnuts, pine nuts and candied citrus peel is flavored with honey, cloves, coriander, cinnamon and cocoa powder. The most delicate and refined version of panforte, called Torta Margherita, was developed in honor of Queen Margherita. This version is traditionally served in thin slices for dessert along with a glass of vin santo, a Tuscan dessert wine. But it can also be eaten in chunks for breakfast or as an afternoon pick-me-up.
Tags: Almonds, Best Sellers Bread, Chewy, Chunks, Citrus Peel, Cloves, Cocoa Powder, Concoction, Confection, Coriander, Crusaders, Dessert Wine, from, Hazelnuts, Herbs Spices, Medicinal Herbs, Nero, Panforte, Pine Nuts, Queen Margherita, Refined Version, Restorative Properties, Siena, Thin Slices
